Skyrim Ultimate Vanilla Save Set

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,071 endorsements) 📥 19,203 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/5/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Merkhava · Save Games

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/5/2012 📅 Created: 11/5/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 18 Save Games mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DISCLAIMER If you have not played Skyrim before please note that the descriptions below may contain spoilers from the first few hours of the game. These Save Files are from Skyrim Patch 1. 8 and may not load correctly on earlier versions! WHAT IS THIS? This is a single file that contains six vanilla save files from various points early in the game, ranging from character creation to after speaking with the Greybeards. The character is an Imperial Female. These saves files are 100% from vanilla Skyrim. Absolutely no mods were used, not even official mods like the official texture pack, Dawnguard, or Hearthfire. Absolutely no textures, tweaks, SKSE, console commands - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Only Skyrim. That\'s it. WHY? If you\'re like me, you have restarted your game a dozen times or more after trying several different mods, perhaps due to crashes, freezes, and other common mod related issues. Which means you are sick and tired of the beginning parts of the game such as escaping Helgen, retrieving the claw from Bleak Falls Barrow, the first dragon fight near Whiterun, and climbing the 7000 steps to answer the summons of the Greybeards. The save files will allow you to pick up your game around any of these events and jump right in without worrying because these are clean vanilla saves. WHAT DOES THE FILE INCLUDE? Below I have outlined in detail what each of the saves contain, but first some general notes. I have tried to focus on the main quest only so I have avoided most everything possible so you can explore it for yourself. I have not leveled up the character, which means you can easily use the showracemenu command in the console to modify your character without losing anything, or potentially damaging your character\'s stats. I have tried to be thorough in the events I did play through so you don\'t have to worry that I missed anything valuable. I gathered all the money, ingredients, potions, and worthwhile weapons/armors etc. I found along the way, but did not deviate from the main quest to start any optional quests or obtain any items. SAVE FILES INCLUDED 01 CHARACTER CREATION - At the very beginning of the game. Will start directly at Character Creation. 02 RETRIEVED THE CLAW - At Riverwood, right after completing Bleak Falls Barrow and returning the claw. 03 BEFORE FIRST DRAGON FIGHT - At Whiterun, just before the first Dragon fight. 04 AFTER FIRST DRAGON FIGHT - At Dragon\'s Reach after defeating the first dragon, obtaining the first shout, and speaking with the Jarl. 05 HIGH HROTHGAR - At High Hrothgar for the first time, just after climbing the 7000 steps. 06 AFTER SPEAKING WITH GREYBEARDS - At High Hrothgar, after speaking with the Greybeards and learning the Whirlwind Sprint shout. IMPORTANT NOTE In order to pass through the early parts of the game as quickly as possible without exploring too much of the game, th

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A set of six vanilla saves for Skyrim covering the beginning of the game. With 1,071 endorsements and 19,203 downloads, it's a well-received utility for players who want to skip the intro or start at various early points. Last updated in 2012, so it's old but still relevant for classic Skyrim.

✨ Key Features

Includes six vanilla saves spanning the beginning of Skyrim.
Provides a convenient way to start the game at different early stages.
High community trust with 1,071 endorsements.
Popular with 19,203 downloads.
Last updated in 2012, indicating a stable, long-standing file.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,071 endorsements—clearly a lot of players found this useful.
  • Huge download count (19,203) shows it's been a go-to for years.
  • Simple concept: six saves to jumpstart your playthrough, no fuss.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012—might not work with the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without tweaks.
  • Only covers the beginning of the game, so if you want mid-game saves, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of the intro sequence and want to start fresh at different early points. Also great for testing mods or builds without replaying the tutorial. Skip if you're on Special Edition or want saves beyond the early game.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the save files in your Documents/My Games/Skyrim/Saves folder.
  • If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, these saves may need to be converted or might not work—check for compatibility patches.
  • Load the save from the main menu, then immediately save again to create your own backup before modding.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Merkhava
Version
1.0
Downloads
19,203
Endorsements
1,071
Category
Save Games
Created
11/5/2012
Updated
11/5/2012

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